DESCRIPTION

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a creative, self-motivated, high-judgment, well-connected and experienced public relations professional to drive communications programs for its growing services portfolio. The Communications Manager is passionate about the opportunities made possible through tech, possesses extensive media relations experience, is an expert at translating technology concepts into broadly digestible stories, has experience with reputational management, has experience working closely with senior leaders, and can exercise high-judgment while acting quickly. This role will focus on telling the story of what makes AWS physical infrastructure and technology hardware distinctive, support new infrastructure launches, and tell stories of AWS’s innovation throughout its infrastructure portfolio.

The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into technology, understanding how it is shaping and redefining the world we live in and engaging top tier business, and technology media. They are motivated by a dynamic, highly creative culture where the challenge of breaking new ground and redefining best practices is welcome. In this role, the candidate will have the ability to work alongside a variety of internal teams and also support AWS customers. The candidate must have excellent writing skills, have experience driving proactive campaigns, running communications campaigns, working closely with senior leaders, and have a track record of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations. The candidate must be comfortable working sensitive issues and communicating about issues that can impact AWS’s reputation.


Key job responsibilities
• Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of a business-critical communications programs
• Ensure factually accurate representation of AWS services in the press
• Manage sensitive reputational issues with internal stakeholders and members of the media
• Protect sensitive competitive, technical, and business confidential information
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and evaluators in technology trade and business press, along with reporters who cover AWS’s presence in our communities
• Regularly interact with senior leadership to influence strategy and negotiate decisions in relation to service issues, announcements, and messaging
• Work cross functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns
• Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism